Upcoming Australian Dollar Pricing Changes for WoW Services

Blizzard has announced upcoming changes to the pricing of World of Warcraft services for Australian players. Historically these changes are based on the fluctuation of the exchange rate of the currency with the US Dollar. \r\rBelow you can check out the full statement and table of changes.\r\rWorld of Warcraft is played in many regions around the world, and we regularly conduct reviews of the prices of our games and services in all currencies. From time to time, it\u2019s necessary to make changes to certain pricing based on a variety of factors, including global and regional market conditions. Following a careful evaluation, we wanted to provide notice that we\u2019ll soon be adjusting the Australian dollar (AUD) prices of some of the select services available for World of Warcraft.\r\rThe new AUD pricing, reflected in the table below, will go into effect on 26 June AEST. Subscription prices will not be affected.\r\rNew Zealand dollar pricing will be unaffected by this price change, and players in New Zealand will continue to purchase digital game software, virtual items, subscriptions, and optional game services at the current NZD pricing.\r\rWe know that people have a lot of options for entertainment, and we never take pricing adjustments such as this lightly. We appreciate that players choose to spend their time with World of Warcraft, and we\u2019re committed to ensuring the game continues to provide Australian players with a great entertainment value. \r\rNew Price Starting 26 June\r\rServicePrice (AUD)\rName Change$13.50\rAppearance Change$20.00\rHelms$20.00\rWoW TokenNo change\rCharacter Transfer$34.00\rRace Change$34.00\rPets$13.50\rMounts$34.00\rWarforged Nightmare$40.00\rPet & Mount Bundle$47.00\rFaction Change$40.00\rGuild Transfer$47.00\rGuild Faction Change$54.00\rGuild Name Change$27.00\rCharacter Transfer & Faction Change$74.00\rCharacter Boost$80.00\rGuild Transfer & Faction Change$88.00\r

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Комментарий от Schreudz

As an Australian this is a welcome sight after all these years finally we get some love!

Комментарий от druagamaniac

on 2018-06-21T11:22:36-05:00

how is this love, its literally increasing the prices of services

Комментарий от kammo12

on 2018-06-21T11:28:45-05:00

how is this love, its literally increasing the prices of services

No it's putting all the prices into what you would've paid anyways. Currency conversions are a wonderful thing.

They did the same for our CAD and they just basically change it for the price I would've paid if they showed me the USD price.

Комментарий от Goldblaze

on 2018-06-21T11:33:47-05:00

Yeah they are adjusting the prices because AUD is below USD so they get the same value in money. However, since forever in Europe we get much more expensive prices, because if it costs 30 dollars in US, it costs 30 Euros in the EU, and Euro is like worth like 30% over USD which is just blatant stealing.

Комментарий от Jadeikins

on 2018-06-21T11:40:48-05:00

how is this love, its literally increasing the prices of services\r\rNo it's putting all the prices into what you would've paid anyways. Currency conversions are a wonderful thing.\r\rThey did the same for our CAD and they just basically change it for the price I would've paid if they showed me the USD price.\r\rNo it's a price hike because it hasn't been paying in US dollars anyway, a check of my bank transactions proves it to be nothing but a price hike

Комментарий от Halrin

on 2018-06-21T11:47:29-05:00

As an Australian this is a welcome sight after all these years finally we get some love!\r\rHow much you use to give?\r\rAlso, I had like 5 post about this matter on wow forums when it was 1\u20ac = 2.5TL 3-4 years ago and tried to talk to them about it time to time... and now it is like bitcoin\ryou wake up 1\u20ac = 5TL sleep with 5.7TL ish\r\rSTILL hoping they can at least give steady exchange rate say it 4.5 TL and we do not cry overnight\r\rE.g ''damn if I had that character transfer yesterday it was 190 TL... now it is 250 TL''\r\rWhat makes me laugh is playing wow is luxury in this country, at least we got to that point now with minimum wage being 1603 TL wow monthly being near 100 TL ... Help us

Комментарий от kammo12

on 2018-06-21T12:07:22-05:00

It's a price hike in numbers only. They're changing the numbers you see to account for regional currency fluctuations. $1AUD does not equal $1USD.

Комментарий от Thereisabear

on 2018-06-21T12:14:49-05:00

how is this love, its literally increasing the prices of services\r\rNo it's putting all the prices into what you would've paid anyways. Currency conversions are a wonderful thing.\r\rThey did the same for our CAD and they just basically change it for the price I would've paid if they showed me the USD price.\r\rIt has been in AUD for years this is just a blatant price increase..also love how they're making it sound like its only "some of the select services of World of Warcraft" when its basically everything but the token and subscription.\r\rWish they'd stop trying to sugarcoat the facts and just tell us straight up " hey we are increasing the prices you pay for services"\rSaying "adjusting the AUD prices" makes it sound like there might be some good\/decreases to come of this but it is only increases in price, so just say so.\rI'd like to think most Australians don't like it when you fluff around.

Комментарий от Thereisabear

on 2018-06-21T12:25:07-05:00

It's a price hike in numbers only. They're changing the numbers you see to account for regional currency fluctuations. $1AUD does not equal $1USD.Mate, you realise our Blizzard store has been in AUD for ages, showing AUD prices?I've had receipts from Blizzard for WoW services in AUD, no currency changing to AUD just the EXACT AUD amount listed on the website\/ingame store.A name change used to be $11 AUD now its going to be $13.50 AUDA character boost used to be $66 AUD now its going to be $80 AUDand etc etc etcSo who are you trying to fool by saying "its a price hike in numbers only"

Комментарий от McSpoonage

on 2018-06-21T12:34:11-05:00

This is literally a 25% price increase on current prices. The AUD vs USD has not changed that much over the years. Over the past 2 years the exchange rate has been at lowest .71 and highest .81 AUD to USD. \r\rTo compare: Tokens cost $25 gives $17 wow balance.\rCurrently character transfer is $27.50 ie 2 tokens with a residual amount of $6.50 the new cost will be exactly 2 tokens at $34\r\rAnyone checking online at the moment, currently live is an actual 25% discount sale where costs are actually showing as\r\rFaction change AUD $24.75 not $33 save $8.25\rRace change and character change $20.60 not $27.50 save $6.90\rName change $8.25 not $11 save $2.75\rAppearance change $12.35 not $16.50 save $4.15\r\rThese prices shown here https:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/y5WmgQF\r\rI guess we have 4 days of specials before they hike the price... I mean its not like there is a major new expansion right on the horizon with players returning to setup characters on servers etc before BFA is released right now

Комментарий от Shadowmagus

on 2018-06-21T12:37:23-05:00

I can confirm it's a price hike. Currently a level 110 character boost costs $66 AUD, it will be changed to $80 AUD. Character transfer was $27.50 AUD, with the change it will be $34 AUD. This increase in AUD price is consistent across the services offered. Don't be fooled.

Комментарий от ytuncay5589

on 2018-06-21T12:40:43-05:00

As an Australian this is a welcome sight after all these years finally we get some love!\r\rHow much you use to give?\r\rAlso, I had like 5 post about this matter on wow forums when it was 1\u20ac = 2.5TL 3-4 years ago and tried to talk to them about it time to time... and now it is like bitcoin\ryou wake up 1\u20ac = 5TL sleep with 5.7TL ish\r\rSTILL hoping they can at least give steady exchange rate say it 4.5 TL and we do not cry overnight\r\rE.g ''damn if I had that character transfer yesterday it was 190 TL... now it is 250 TL''\r\rWhat makes me laugh is playing wow is luxury in this country, at least we got to that point now with minimum wage being 1603 TL wow monthly being near 100 TL ... Help us\r\rOur own people are against us. Have you seen EU forums about those posts ?\rOur own folks come there and try to roast us, before anyone else.\rEven some people from other countries come to support us...\r\rAdvocating like a stupid idiot doesn't help their case, because this isn't their case. There's no upsides or downsides in this situation to them.\rBut yeah, if we want support for something we need, our own people will drag us back, we don't need anyone else.\rMaking asonine conversations about if gaming is luxury or not.\r\rLike this case is all about if it is luxury or not...\rStay true and loyal to your cause. Because I am doing that.\rWhen it comes to this, I'm always angry... All the effing time.

Комментарий от sixfifteen

on 2018-06-21T12:45:47-05:00

As an Australian this is a welcome sight after all these years finally we get some love!\r\rHow is this love at all? Its like Blizzard bending us over and "forgetting" the lube.

Комментарий от Power200

on 2018-06-21T13:16:57-05:00

Jesus thats greedy AF

Комментарий от ngauge

on 2018-06-21T13:42:42-05:00

It's ok though, because what this means is that if\/when the Aussie Dollar goes up against the US, like in 2011 for example, then these prices will come down...right guys....right?

Комментарий от nucrus

on 2018-06-21T13:53:55-05:00

I hear it's an NBN tax.

Комментарий от AussieEevee

on 2018-06-21T14:23:37-05:00

I'm unsure if I should be angry, or just sigh.\r\rI mean, the character boost is $60 USD which is\r60 United States Dollar equals 81.20 Australian Dollar.\r\rBut Blizzard has always been about pricing regional prices in what is accurate for that region, and $80 for a boost is absurd.\r\rAnd that's just the boost... the prices for all the other services were already too high to begin with, and now they're becoming unaffordable.

Комментарий от Thestonedkoala

on 2018-06-21T14:29:17-05:00

\r\rI mean, the character boost is $60 USD which is\r60 United States Dollar equals 81.20 Australian Dollar.\r\rBut Blizzard has always been about pricing regional prices in what is accurate for that region, and $80 for a boost is absurd.\r\rAnd that's just the boost... the prices for all the other services were already too high to begin with, and now they're becoming unaffordable.\r\rIs that Blizzard's fault or Australia's fault though because of the weak currency against the dollar? Like at 66 AUD that translate to 48 dollars USD. That means at best Blizzard is losing 12 dollars per transaction, if not more. Like I get why people are angry, but why should people get discounts just because they live in another part of the world?

Комментарий от blupache

on 2018-06-21T16:30:13-05:00

Is that Blizzard's fault or Australia's fault though because of the weak currency against the dollar? Like at 66 AUD that translate to 48 dollars USD. That means at best Blizzard is losing 12 dollars per transaction, if not more. Like I get why people are angry, but why should people get discounts just because they live in another part of the world?\r\r1) Somehow re-valuations only happen when the AUD is low against the USD. If it was about maintaining parity, the price should shift both ways. Shockingly enough, it never does.\r\r2) BfA costs AUD 70 not-on-special and comes with a free boost, so we're back to a situation it's going to be cheaper to buy the game again than boost a character. These price levels are not well thought out.\r\r3) The reason people end up "needing" to transfer (generally multiple) characters is because they're stuck on servers where the gameplay is bad for that subscriber (due to low population, old characters not on an OCE server, needing to be on the same server as your in-game team, etc). That comes down to poor community management on Blizzard's part & will be losing them subscriptions from those who won't\/can't front up the fee. The cliche calls of "the game is dead" are often actually "my server is dead". Hence many of the services getting a price hike are for negative business practices that they should be reducing their reliance on.